Creating a Sensory-Friendly Haven for Pre-K Learners
Help me give my students a calm, sensory friendly classroom. I am requesting materials that will help calm overstimulation, support focus, and promote emotional regulation. items include floursant light covers, string lights, and social emotional books.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Thames's classroom raised $545
This project is fully funded
My Project
I teach a vibrant group of energetic and curious Pre-K students in a public school in Oklahoma. My classroom is their first experience in a structured learning environment.
Many of my students are still developing skills in self-regulation, communication, and social interaction.
They come from diverse backgrounds, and several benefit from sensory supports to help them thrive emotionally and academically.
These 4-year-olds are full of joy and potential—but they need a classroom environment that helps them feel secure and ready to learn
To support all of my students—especially those with sensory processing needs—I am working to create a sensory-friendly classroom. I am requesting materials that will help calm overstimulation, support focus, and promote emotional regulation.
With your support I hope to add:
Soft lighting options (string lights and light filters) to reduce harsh fluorescent glare
Throw pillows to support breaks and a place to recover during upset or over stimulation
Social emotional books set to teach the skills needed to identify emotions and how to self regulate
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
3 Product Bundle #1 - A Little SPOT of: SEL Book Sets (Books 1-8, 9-16) & 8 Mini Plush Toys; social emotional learning, fidget toys, calming corner
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$160.00
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$160.00
Brewish Sensory Bubble Floor Lamp | 7 Color Changing LED Mood Night Light | Sensory Lights for Autistic | Fake Aquarium Water Tube Lamps | Gift for Kids, Men & Women | Blue Base - 3 Feet Tall
• Amazon Business
$74.99
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$74.99
Brightown Outdoor String Lights, 150 Ft LED Patio Lights with 75 Shatterproof Bulbs, Waterproof Balcony Lights for Outside Yard Porch Bistro Pergola Wedding Cafe Market Lights
• Amazon Business
$69.98
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$69.98
ROCEEI Pack of 4 Fluorescent Light Covers for Ceiling Lights, 4 x 2 ft, Magnetic Light Covers for Classroom Office Home School(Blue Sky White Clouds)
• Amazon Business
$22.99
2
$45.98
You Are My Sunshine Classroom Pillow - Rainbow Kids Throw Pillow, Decorative for Reading Corner - 18 x 18
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows (Set of 4, White), 18 x 18 Inches Pillows for Sofa, Bed and Couch Decorative Stuffer Pillow
• Amazon Business
$20.94
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$20.94
Materials cost
$394.88
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$32.18
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.92
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$462.98
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$81.70
Total project goal
$544.68
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$544.68
4 Donors
-$407.92
Donations toward project cost
-$348.23
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$59.69
match offer
-$135.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$114.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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